Autism Books: Children's - 1992


Charles A. Amenta, III.
Russell is Extra Special: A Book About Autism for Children (New York: Magination Press, 1992). Ages 4-8. A sensitive portrayal of an autistic boy written by his father. A physician, Amenta skillfully weaves relevant factual information about autism into his narrative using clear language that children will easily follow. A wonderful book for children. ISBN: 0945354444 (paperback); ISBN: 0945354436 (hardcover). [autism,account,children]
Melvin D. Levine.
All Kinds of Minds: A Young Student's Book About Learning Abilities and Learning Disorders (Cambridge, MA: Educators Publishing Service, 1992). ISBN: 0838820905 (paperback, 283 pages). [disability,account,children]
Mary Thompson.
My Brother, Matthew (Woodbine House, 1992). 28 pages, hardcover, illustrated. Grades K-5. About a boy whose brother has a disability. I assume the disability is not autism. http://www.woodbinehouse.com/mbm.html ISBN: 0933149476 (hardcover). [disability,children,fiction]

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